HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 06272006I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 June 27, 2006
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5 CALL TO ORDER.
6 Mayor Faust called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
9 Mayor Faust invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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11 ROLL CALL.
12 Present: Mayor Faust; Councilmembers Gray, Horst, Stille, and Thuesen.
13 Absent: None.
14 Also Present: City Manager Mike Morrison, City Attorney Jay Lindgren
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16
17 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
18 ITEMS.
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20 I. APPROVAL OF JUNE 27, 2006 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
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22 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Thuesen, to approve the City
23 Council Meeting Agenda of June 27, 2006 with agenda resolution 06 -06 item 5F.
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25 Motion carried unanimously.
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27 IL PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
28 A. Proclamation as June 27 2006 as Husky Day (pg. 1 -3)
29 1. Certificate presentation to the Girls Softball Team
30 2. Certificate presentation to the Boys Baseball Team.
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32 Mayor Faust read a proclamation announcing that the St. Anthony High School Girls Softball
33 team won the Consolation Championship in the Minnesota State Girls AA Softball Tournament
34 and the St. Anthony High School Boys Baseball team won the Championship in the Minnesota
35 State AA Boys Baseball Tournament.
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37 Mayor Faust proclaimed the outstanding endeavors of these young women and men directly
38 reflect on the City of St. Anthony and the community. On behalf of the City Council, Mayor
39 Faust proclaimed June 27, 2006 as "Husky Day" in honor of the outstanding achievements of the
40 girl's softball team and the boy's baseball team.
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42 The girls softball team include: Eighth grader Jyll Tusa; Freshmen Brittany Myhran and Jordan
43 Hallada; Sophomores Brittany Ranallo, Angie Gerlach, Rose Tusa and Allison Schmidtbauer;
44 Juniors Amy Daher, Alexia Bridgeman, Jenny Fabian, Katie Johnson and Courtney Anttila.
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46 The boys baseball team include: Sophomores Calvin Walker, Mark Halstensgard, Chris Peterson,,
47 Steve Grewe, and Dan Zurbey; Juniors Jason Ferkinhoff, Tim Duffy, and Alex Keil; and Seniors
48 Kyle Bloom, Dan Halstensgard, Chad Peterson, Joe Stark, Charles Brandes, Jeff Gerlach and T.J.
49 Lynch.
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2 The girl's softball team had a game and sent their regrets for not being at the City Council to
3 receive their award.
5 M. CONSENT AGENDA.
6 A. Approval of June 13, 2006, Council Meeting Minutes (p. 4 -9)
7 B. Consider licenses and permits. (p. 10)
8 C. Claims. (p. 11 -13
9 D. Resolution 06- 056; City's Insurance Policy Renewal. (p. 14 -20)
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11 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Thuesen, to approve the Consent
12 Agenda items.
13 Motion carried unanimously.
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15 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
16 None.
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18 V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF.
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20 A. Resolution 06 -057 and Ordinance 06 -003; Approval of Silver Lake Village
21 Development Phase IIa.
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23 Planning Commissioner Galyon presented Resolution 06 -057 and Ordinance 06 -003; Approval
24 of the Silver Lake Village Development Phase Ha to the City Council for consideration.
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26 Commissioner Galyon informed the Council that-earlier in the year Mr. Daryl Gemar,
27 representative from Apache Redevelopment, LLC, approached City Staff regarding their
28 proposal to begin Phase IIa of the residential redevelopment plan. Mr. Gemar informed City
29 Staff that purchase agreements for Ed's Carwash and Firestone Tires are in place. These
30 properties were identified in Phase II of the residential redevelopment plan and also included in
31 the area rezoned to Planned Unit. Development (PUD) in accordance with the Planned Unit
32 Development Agreement on file with the City dated September 23, 2003. The application date is
33 May 26, 2006 and the 60 -day rule is active. A decision to approve or deny must occur by June
34 29, 2006.
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36 The properties in question for this redevelopment are Ed's Carwash, 2415 — 390i Avenue NE,
37 Lot 2, Block 1, Beutz Addition; Firestone Tires, 3901 Stinson Boulevard NE, Lot 3, Block 2,
38 Apache Plaza; and the Vacant Lot, Stinson Boulevard NE, Lot 1, Block 2, Apache Plaza, Wirth
39 Addition, St. Anthony, MN 55421.
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41 In order to allow the proposed project to move forward, Mr. Gemar was advised that four land
42 use and zoning issues would need to be addressed in separate public hearings. A Notice of Public
43 Hearing was published in the City's legal newspaper for May 31, 2006 and June 7, 2006. Each
44 item was heard separately in a public hearing and a recommendation made to the City Council.
45 There was no public representation at the Planning Commission Meeting on June 20, 2006.
46 Initially Staff advised Mr. Gemar that Apache Redevelopment, LLC would need to rezone. these
47 three properties in order to include them in their existing Mixed Use PUD. Upon further
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1 research, Staff and the City attorney determined that those properties were included and
2 approved by the City Council on September 23, 2003. However, a public hearing before the
3 Planning Commission is required for a PUD amendment to the rezoned Mixed Use PUD, as
4 stated under 1655. 10, Subd. 3, Preliminary Development Plan.
6 Commissioner Galyon provided the results of the Findings of Fact. The overall maximum PUD
7 density range for the proposed Phase IIa redevelopment is 2.4 acres with ten units per acre. The
8 units include floor plans ranging from 1200 to 1500 square feet. Twenty-six units is the number
9 originally proposed in 2003. A design change was made from the original townhome style to a
10 cottage style units.
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12 General location of major streets and pedestrian ways include Stinson Boulevard and 39s'.
13 Avenue. Sidewalks will be created around the perimeter of the cottage units.
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15 The general location and extent of public, common and open space include a private area in the
16 front of each unit and a green space in back. Each unit will have a private driveway. There will
17 be easy access to Solo Park from this development.
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19 General location of residential and nonresidential land uses with approximate type of intensities
20 of development, staging and time schedule of development, and other special criteria for
21 development. There will be two stages of development to ease the intensity of development. The
22 first stage will be for ten units located adjacent to the Equinox Apartments with the second stage
23 fuushing up with the final 16 units adjacent to Stinson Boulevard. There are no easement issues.
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25 Mr. Gemar has work with the Fire Department regarding hydrant placement and any other public
26 safety issues associated or potentially associated with this redevelopment project. The primary
27 concern for the Fire Department and the City Engineer is to keep the private drive open to allow
28 access for emergency vehicles. The Planning Commission understands that the City Engineer
29 has viewed and approved the plans. Mr. Hubmer has not seen the utility plan yet. Approval by
30 the City Council should be contingent on the utility plan.
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32 Commissioner Galyon reported there are no underground tanks at the Phase II site. There is one
33 under Don's carwash and this will be removed in the next phase. Contamination testing returned
34 negative for contaminates.
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36 Commissioner Galyon presented the second point relative to the application of Apache
37 Redevelopment, LLC for a subdivision of property to combine the three properties known as
38 Ed's Carwash, 2415 — 39t' Avenue NE, Lot 2, Block 1, Bentz Addition; Firestone Tires, 3901
39 Stinson Boulevard NE, Lot 3, Block 2, Apache Plaza; and the Vacant Lot, Stinson Boulevard
40 NE, Lot 1, Block 2, Apache Plaza, Wirth Addition, St. Anthony, MN 55421. Apache
41 Redevelopment LLC will work with the Development Committee regarding landscaping,
42 screening, and construction issues.
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44 Commissioner Galyon pointed out that because Apache Redevelopment LLC is including
45 subdivision of property as part of the Phase Ha development plan, they are also required to
46 submit a preliminary plat for review at a public hearing before the Planning Commission. The
47 public hearing was conducted on June 20, 2006. Mr. Gehmar indicated that the first two
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1 buildings will be constructed adjacent to the Equinox Apartments. Each building will contain ten
2 single slab -on -grade units with attached garages. These buildings will five units each and the
3 third building will have six units. The total number of units planned for this phase of the
4 residential development is 26 with square footage between 1200 and 1500 square feet. This
5 project is designed to be more sensitive to the transition from the traditional single - family to a
6 slightly smaller or "down- sized" home.
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8 If the City Council approves the request for subdivision of property, the applicant is required to
9 file this action for recordation with the County of Ramsey prior to the issuance of any building
10 permit or within 60 days, which ever is sooner. The Planning Commission approved the request
11 for subdivision with a vote of 4/0.
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13 The Fire Department has also reviewed the preliminary plat as part of the development review
14 committee. They have indicated that road widths are sufficient for emergency vehicles. Mr.
15 Gemar also stated they plan to berm and landscape those areas adjacent to neighboring
16 properties.
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18 Commissioner Galyon indicated that if the final plat is approved by City Council resolution,
19 Apache Redevelopment, LLC must record it with the Ramsey County Recorder or Registrar of
20 Title within 30 days after the date of approval. If recordation does not occur within 30 days, the
21 approval of the final plant will be null and void.
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23 Given this information and data, the Planning Commission approved the request with a vote of
24 4/0 for the preliminary and final plan.
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26 Mayor Faust opened the meeting to questions at 7:20 p.m.
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28 Coucilmember Stille, asked Commissioner Galyon to describe the difference in the design from
29 the typical townhouse to the cottage style design. Commissioner Galyon stated that
30 demographics indicate this is still considered a townhome type design and that it is not a
31 condominium. Councilmember Stille asked if the Planning Commission looked at this and
32 blessed it. Commissioner Galyon said they had.
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34 Mayor Faust asked Mr. Gemar to present the visuals of the proposed development. Mr. Gemar
35 presented the plans for view. He explained that the plan is for a townhome product. Initially the
36 plan was for the traditional two -story unit. They found that the population wanting these homes
37 are the middle aged, hence. the redesign for the one level living with no steps.
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39 Mr. Gemar reported that demolition will begin July 6, 2006. Demolition of Don's carwash and
40 the removal of underground tanks will take place at the same time. The berming will be to the
41 north next to the Quest building and a little to the east.
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43 Councilmember Thuesen asked Mr. Gemar to describe the visual look of the buildings from a
44 design and material standpoint. Mr. Gemar explained that the front exterior would be brick or
45 stone, with a maintenance -free siding product. Each unit will have a garage with access into the
46 unit. Once the entire project is developed, it will not look like condominiums. It will fit in and
47 be consistent with the rest of development.
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Councilmember Gray asked if marketing of the units has begun. Mr. Gemar stated they have a
list of interested individuals. These individuals will receive a packet of information once the final
processes are complete. The first phase is for two buildings and a total of 10 units to the east
with construction beginning some time in August or September. The second phase will include
the three buildings to the west.
7 Mayor Faust asked Mr. Hubmer about the utility plan. Mr. Hubmer reported he has not seen the
8 utility plan yet, but he believes there is a condition that Apache Redevelopment LLC must work
9 with the City Engineer and the Fire Department to resolve any fire and utility issues.
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11 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve Resolution 06-
12 057 to Approval of Silver Lake Village Development Phase IIa.
13 Motion carried unanimously.
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15 Councilmember Stille pointed to the staff report which states that if a plat is not recorded in 30
16 days it is null and void. He does not feel 30 days is enough time, as it takes longer at times with
17 the review of the plat. He asked City Manager Morrison if it is appropriate to not have the 30
18 days in the resolution. City Manager Morrison believes it is as it is cross referenced with all the
19 findings for approval in the resolution. He agrees that 30 days may not be enough time.
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21 Commissioner Galyon pointed out on page 24 in the packet, it states that if recordation does not
22 occur within 30 days, the County could reject it. Councilmember Stille would like to take out
23 the 30 -day timeframe requirement.
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25 Mayor Faust asked if there have been problems in past. City Manager said issues do happen. He
26 suggested the wording say "must submit to the county within 30 days." City Attorney Lindgren
27 pointed out that the resolution does include the 30 days because the resolution says "all the
28 conditions that are contained in the Planning Commission report", he suggested the City Council
29 accept the resolution stating that the revision say "must submit for recording within 30 days" in
30 their motion.
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32 Mayor Faust said to enter it into the resolution under "Whereas."
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34 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to amend the resolution to
35 say, "whereas, if submission of plat does not occur within 30 days the approval of the final plat
36 becomes null and void.
37 Motion carried unanimously.
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39 Motion by Councilmember Thuesen seconded by Councilmember Horst, waiving the second
40 reading and approving the final reading to approve Ordinance 2006 -003; new ordinance
41 amending Chapter 16 of the City Code being the zoning and land use chapter of the City of St.
42 Anthony Village zoning code.
43 Motion carried unanimously.
44
45 B. Ordinance 06 -002; 400.17 Prohibited Discharges into Sanitary Sewer System. (Final
46 Reading) (u. 63 -67)
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1 Mr. Todd Hubmer, WSB & Associates, presented the final reading of the proposed ordinance to
2 prohibit discharges into the sanitary sewer system. The ordinance addresses the inflow and
3 infiltration (UI) entering the City's sanitary sewers through illicit private connections to the
4 sewer. Efforts to reduce M have been initiated by the City in an attempt to address a sanitary
5 sewer surcharge and a potential demand charge imposed by the Metropolitan Council
6 Environmental Services (MCES). In 2006 the St. Anthony M Reduction Plan identified illicit
7 private connections as the primary source of M into the City sewer and recommended action be
8 taken to eliminate such connections. This ordinance provides legal authority to the City to
9 administer a program to eliminate such connections.
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11 The ordinance contains the following: defines allowable discharges into the sanitary sewer
12 system; defines illicit connections to the sanitary sewer that typically contribute to the I/I; defines
13 the proper way to disconnect an illicit connection and states the proper configuration for utilizing
14 a sump -pump; states that the City has a right to inspect private property for illicit connections;
15 states that the property owner of an illicit connection must correct the problem within a specific
16 timeframe or be subjected to a utility surcharge enforced by the City; allows the City to conduct
17 follow -up inspections to verify that the property remains compliant with these rules; defines a
18 city- imposed surcharge of $100 per month and prohibits the issuance of city permits if residents
19 do not allow inspections to be performed by the City or if they do not disconnect illicit
20 connections; allows waivers for parcels not able to meet the requirement due to public safety
21 concerns; allows property owners a means to pay for disconnection work over five years by
22 using an assessment to the parcel; states that violations of this section are a misdemeanor and
23 could be prosecuted by the City in a criminal court.
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25 Mayor Faust stated there would be evening and weekend inspection times available so people do
26 not have to take off work. Mr. Hubmer said early mornings would also be available.
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28 Mayor Faust reported he and City Manager Monson met with the Executive Director of the
29 Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM). One of the issues the Executive Director has
30 addressed with Metropolitan Council is. their measuring points. St. Anthony, along with other
31 Cities, can work together through the AMM. This would guarantee the Metropolitan Council
32 makes certain their equipment is counting accurately.
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34 Mr. Hubmer replied they have been reviewing the metering locations for St. Anthony to ensure
35 . the recording accuracy. These conversations are on going,
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37 Motion by Councilmember Stifle, second by Councihnember Gray, for the final reading and
38 enactment of Ordinance 06 -002; 400.17; Prohibited Discharges into Sanitary Sewer System.
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40 Motion carried unanimously.
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42 C. Resolution 06 -058: Highcrest and Old Highway 8 Sidewalk and Street Lit;htine
43 Project Feasibility Report. (n.68 -71)
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45 Mr. Hubmer put before the Council for consideration, a resolution ordering the preparation of a
46 feasibility report for the Highcrest and Old Highway 8 Sidewalk and Lighting Improvement
47 Project. Using an overhead map, Mr. Hubmer pointed out the sidewalk locations of Highcrest
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1 Road from 33`d to 37th Avenue NE. and Old Highway 8 from 33`d Avenue NE to 29' Avenue
2 NE.
4 Councilmember Thuesen asked if these sidewalks are consistent with other sidewalks relative to
5 width and type. Mr. Hubmer said they are. They have been working with the City of Roseville
6 as Highcrest is a boarder road. Some Roseville residents do not want a sidewalk on their side of
7 the street. He will continue to work with City Staff in Roseville to see if there is any interest in
8 participating.
9
10 Mayor Faust reflected on a workshop on walkable communities held in May 2006 with the
11 Ramsey County Commissioner. This workshop was a prelude to getting money from the state.
12 All residents on Highcrest from Roseville and St. Anthony were invited to participate. From this
13 walk, they learned it is wiser to go from 33`d down to 29th and tie the east side of the City in.
14 With this grant St. Anthony would get a bigger bang for their buck. This is an ongoing process.
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16 Councilmember Gray stated it appears the scheduling will complete the sidewalks before the
17 start of work on Silver Lake Road. With additional traffic on Highcrest, he assumes the
18 sidewalks would be available for students to use in the fall. Mr. Hubmer said they are trying to
19 get the sidewalk on Highcrest done as soon as possible. This should be a simple project for the
20 contractor.
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22 Mayor Faust asked if this is a minimally invasive construction project. Mr. Hubmer stated that it
23 should be. There are some issues on the south side of Highway 8 such as slopes.
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25 Motion by Councilmember Horst, seconded by Councilmember Thuesen, to approve Resolution
26 06 -058; Highcrest and Old Highway 8 Sidewalk and Street Lighting Project Feasibility Report. .
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28 Motion carried unanimously.
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30 D. Resolution 06 -059; Minnesota Safe Routes to School Gran_ t.
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32 Mr. Hubmer presented a resolution authorizing the preparation and submittal of a Minnesota
33 Safe Routes to School grant application. The City of St. Anthony will be requesting
34 approximately $175,000 for the construction of a sidewalk on the west side of Highcrest Avenue
35 from 37th Avenue and the west side of Old Highway 8 from 33`d Avenue through 29th Avenue.
36 This application is consistent with the mission of the City of St. Anthony Village to provide a
37 safe and walkable community. The application will be completed in the next two weeks and
38 submitted to the Minnesota Department of Transportation for consideration.
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40 Mr. Hubmer reported they have been coordinating this with Ms. Kathy Knapp from community
41 services, Letters of support have also been received from the principals of each of the schools.
42 He pointed out that the sidewalk corridor does serve all three schools in St. Anthony. in
43 addition, there is money for bike racks and educational programs to encourage this.type of
44 transportation to school.
45
46 Councilmember Hoist asked if this is a matching grant or a full grant. Mr. Hubmer said it is a
47 full grant with some reporting requirements attached to it. Councilmember Horst asked if he
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1 estimates the cost to be $175,000. Mr. Hubmer said this is not the estimated cost, but it is the
2 maximum dollar amount the City can accept.
4 City Manager Mornson indicated the original estimated cost is $500,000. Highcrest sidewalks
5 are included in the financial strategies plan. This grant came into place this past year just after
6 they passed the financial strategies plan. This grant will provide the money to pay for the
7 sidewalk from 33`d to Silver Lake Park on 29d'.
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9 Mayor Faust pointed out this is one of the projects talked about for some time. With the
10 walkable communities workshop from Ramsey County and the Minnesota Department of
11 Transportation's safe routes to school, it appears St. Anthony will be one of the first
12 communities to do a feasibility study and first communities to get this grant.
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14 Councilmember Thuesen personally finds this stretch of sidewalk very important for the
15 community. A strong school system makes a strong community. Getting students safely to and
16 from school is important. With the ever - shrinking dollars in the school system, it is hard to say if
17 transportation will be cut back, but if it is, this becomes a very important project.
18
19 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Thuesen, to approve Resolution
20 06 -059; Minnesota Safe Routes to School Grant.
21 Motion carried unanimously.
22
23 E. Update on Various Proiects.
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25 Mr. Hubmer updated the Council on various projects in St. Anthony.
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27 The contractor is nearing completion on all remaining items for the 2005 Street Reconstruction
28 Project. The second lift of asphalt was placed during the week of June 12, 2006. This project is
29 essentially complete with very few minor items outstanding.
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31 Mr. Hubmer expressed his amazement at the speed in which progress is being made on the 2006
32 Street Reconstruction Project. Mr. Hubmer anticipates the contractor will be laying asphalt by
33 the end of the first week of July. The utility work within the project limits have installed curbs
34 and gutters on most of the streets. Driveways are being put back in and top soil and sod will be
35 laid soon. He anticipates project completion by July 31, 2006. The contractor has done a very
36 goodjob.
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38 Final plans and specifications for the Foss Road Lift Station are currently being completed and
39 will be advertised shortly. The completion of the plans and specification, particularly the
40 electrical documentation and architectural design of the building, has taken a little longer than
41 previously anticipated. Mr. Hubmer requests the Council consider amending Resolution 06 -035
42 from an award date of July 25, 2006 to an award date of August 8, 2006. This will allow the
43 . project to begin in August as the original schedule intended.
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45 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to amend Resolution 06-
46 035 from an award date of July 25, 2006 to an award date of August 8, 2006.
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Motion carried unanimously.
3 Mr. Hubmer reported on the automated water meters. The City of Long Lake has about 750 total
4 water meters, 600 of which are residential. He with the City and recommended Long Lake
5 and St. Anthony bid out as a single contract to reduce overall costs. Within the next several
6 weeks preparation for performance specifications and solicitation of bids for replacement of the
7 City's existing meters will be complete. They are also investigating the possibility of the water
8 meter installation company completing the sump pump inspections simultaneously with the
9 change out of meters. Mr. Hubmer stated he would report back to the Council as soon as the cost
10 and benefits are known for this alternative.
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12 Mayor Faust commented that St. Anthony has been asked through Ehler's and Associates to
13 speak with the Long Lake Mayor. He met him at the Minnesota Mayor's Association. He
14 believes this is good for both communities.
15
16 Councilmember Stille asked if the Long Lake and St. Anthony water meters are the same type of
17 product. Mr. Hubmer said they would need to come to an agreement on the meter. Long Lake is
18 looking at same technology for their system.
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20 City Manger Mornson asked if the water meter company was also going to do the inspections for
21 1/I. According to Mr. Hubmer there are two program elements. Usually there is a company that
22 supplies the meters and a company that installs them. They would structure the bid process in
23 such a way that as an alternate, the plumber doing the installation would also do the inspection at
24 the same time.
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26 City Manager Morrison clarified that what Mr. Hubmer is looking for from the Council is
27 approval to financially team up with Long Lake.
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29 Mr. Hubmer continued with a report on the Silver Lake Road project. He met with Hennepin
30 County on June 27, 2006 and went through the project elements. They are finalizing the right of
31 way portion of the project and plan to begin both temporary and permanent right of way
32 acquisitions this fall. They should be contacting homeowners this fall. A meeting was set for a
33 stake holders on July 26, 2006 to deal with staging. This meeting will include the Fire Chief,
34 Police Chief, Utility Companies and Nativity Lutheran Church as well as others. An open house
35 will be held in the October/November timeframe to inform the public on all the stages of
36 construction and the proposed improvements.
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38 F. Resolution Authorizing execution of Agreement 06 -060
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40 City Manager Momson reported the City is entering into an agreement with the Minnesota
41 Department of Public Safety for a Safe and Sober grant. The City received these grants before
42 directly from the State of Minnesota. The money is now being channeled through Ramsey
43 County. Ramsey County is requiring the City of St. Anthony to enter into an official resolution
44 as part of their policy. The grant is for $7,500. It will pay for overtime for extra officers from
45 October 1, 2006 to September 30, 2007.
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1 Mayor Faust asked if this ties us into sending St. Anthony officers if the State Highway Patrol
2 wants to do saturation. He is not against this but St. Anthony needs to cover its requirements
3 first. City Manager Mornson replied this ties us into just the city limits of St. Anthony.
4
5 Motion by Councilmember Thuesen, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve Resolution
6 06 -060.
7 Motion carried unanimously.
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9 VI. GENERAL POLICY BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL.
10 None
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12 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBERS.
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14 City Manager Mornson reported the following:
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16 Visible things one may see around the City include a new Ford Explorer for the Police Reserve.
17 As of now there are eleven volunteer police reserves working the City Streets. The first two new
18 black and white squad cars will arrive in the next week. The total conversion from the blue squad
19 cars to the black and whites will take about three years.
20
21 There is a component of the Village Pub and Amcon St. Anthony Village liquor store
22 development being worked on. Landscaping is being done on the City property from the berm
23 to the liquor store. An agreement was made with Hennepin County for a right of way. St.
24 Anthony took down trees and paid for the right of way but is required to landscape this area.
25 This will start probably after July 4, 2006.
26
27 City Manager Mornson brought to the Council's attention that he is getting pressure from
28 garbage haulers to go to a single sort recycler. He asked the Council to let him know what they
29 would like him to do with this.
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31 . City Manger Morrison reported he received the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
32 training. It is the Federal requirement for training that lists the training requirements for Council
33 members and the Mayor. St. Anthony is into phase two training. Mr. Morrison found that St.
34 Anthony is so far ahead of other cities, he is thinking about contracting our people out to other
35 cities and making some money from this.
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37 Mayor Faust informed Councilmembers that he has watched his recycle person dump the recycle
38 into one hopper. The ordinance does not allow this. He asked the Council and residents listening
39 to give feedback to City Manager Morrison. City Manager Morrison stated the other request
40 from garbage haulers is to change garbage pickup to every other week and recycle every other
41 week.
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43 City Manager recommends doing a staff report and do a first reading at a City Council meeting.
44 Mayor Faust agrees this is what should be done.
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1 Councilmember Gray would like to make sure the Council looks at why the haulers are doing
2 this. Mayor Faust stated that if it saves the haulers money, there needs to be something in it for
3 the residents also. The haulers need to tell the City Council what is in it for the residents.
4 The Council will come up with an ordinance that works for the community and not just the
5 haulers.
6
7 Councilmember Horst reported attending the fifth Village Fest meeting. Families Celebrating
8 Unity is the theme for Village Fest this year. They see a community celebration where all
9 families can come together and feel comfortable having a good time. New.buttons and t- shirts
10 will be made up for Village Fest. As in the past, buttons are required for the ping pong ball drop.
11 Helicopter rides will be offered this year after the ping pong ball drop. The parade chairman
12 asked Councilmember Horst if the City would allow the parade to end behind the shopping
13 center and collect along the easement area.
14
15 City Manager Momson stated he has to look at this as this is an easement for landscape purposes
16 only. He also stated the City owns a piece of real estate along the Dairy Queen. He will look at
17 the easement and see if the City Council has the authority to give them the permission they are
18 requesting. There are liability issues to consider also.
19
20 Mayor Faust asked City Manager Momson to find out about the easement, notify Village Fest
21 and have them coordinate with the property owners.
22
23 Councilmember Horst displayed a map of Minnesota Rocks. This event ends on the June 30,
24 2006. Most of the sculptures are done. He spent time with the St. Anthony sculptor and Ms
25 Christine Larson from Public Arts, St. Paul to pick a location for the St. Anthony sculpture.
26 Councilmember Horst pointed out the area for the sculpture in SOLO Park. The main sculpture
27 will be placed on top of the bill at the end of the long narrow parkway. The secondary sculpture
28 will go near the walking path and a smaller sculpture will go next to that. Councilmember Horst
29 will be working with the City to coordinate moving the sculptures. Councilmember Horst
30 displayed a picture of the St Anthony sculpture. It is named "The Weatherman," 13 feet high
31 and quite massive. The largest piece represents a cloud. It is meant to fade in with the clouds in
32 the sky. The second sculpture is a figure of a weatherman. The third sculpture is of a suitcase
33 with the artist's name and the name of the sculpture — "The Weatherman."
34
35 Mayor thanked Councihmember Horst for his work on this project. He asked him to thank the
36 Sister Cities Organization for him also.
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38 Councilmember Horst said this is a feather in our cap. If this were contracted, it would be very
39 expensive. The city has a zero investment.
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41 Councilmember Thuesen reported that on Jun 14 there was a Vial Aging workshop. He was not
42 able to attend but spoke to the Senior Coordinator. She felt it was well attended and a successful
43 meeting.
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45 Mayor Faust attended the Kiwanis meeting on Jun 14, 2006. He gave a state of the city speech on
46 the goals and plans of the City Council. This organization provides 'a lot of benefits to children
47 and civic endeavors in the community.
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On June 21, 2006, Mayor Faust attended the Silver Lake Village Clinic ribbon cutting. The clinic
will open an urgent care center some time in July. They are open now with a number of clients.
This is truly an asset to our community. The clinic is affiliated with North Memorial Hospital.
5 On June 26, 2006, Mayor Faust and City Manager Morrison hosted the Executive Director and
6 the Chief Lobbyist for the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. Mayor Faust said it is fun
7 to take someone out that you only see in the Mayor's office at the capital to see all the great
8 things happening in St. Anthony. They went through the entire city. The former ANSI Director
9 kept City Council attuned to what was going on at the State legislature in 1998. At that time the
10 City received over $7 million in State funding for our water problems. The better we
11 communicate the more beneficial it is for St. Anthony.
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13 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM.
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15 Hearing none, Mayor Faust moved forward with the agenda.
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17 IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
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19 Mayor Faust pointed out there are no issues for the next meeting in July. With the consent of the
20. Council, he suggests canceling the July 11, 2006 Council meeting. The Councilmembers agreed
21 to cancel the July 11, 2006 meeting. Mayor Faust asked City Manager Morrison to let every one
22 know that the July and August meetings are informal and casual attire is worn.
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24 X. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS.
25 None.
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27 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
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29 Mayor Faust adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
30 Motion carried unanimously.
31 Respectfully submitted, j
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